Pat Cross Art wins 1st Place Theme Award at PAC 2025 Regional Exhibit

One of the largest fine art exhibitions in the region, the PAC 2025 Regional displays 235 artworks from 90 artists within a 100-mile radius from Parkersburg, WV. This year’s theme of Compassion was selected by the sponsors of the show, United Bank and WVU Medicine Camden Clark.

Alison Helm, MFA who juried the awards writes, “Selecting award winners was no easy task, given the variety and quality on display.”

The First Place Theme Award went to Pat Cross for her original oil painting, Cherry Blossom Lovers.

“With the exhibit theme of Compassion, I chose to enter my original oil painting Cherry Blossom Lovers,” says Pat Cross, adding, “Compassion is a common thread I see within really strong relationships, especially couples."

To view or purchase artworks in this exhibit, visit the Parkersburg Art Center on display from July 18 through August 22, 2025 at 725 Market Street in Parkersburg, WV 26101.

To see more artworks and exhibits of Pat Cross art, visit www.patcrossart.com at anytime.